MMT ARTICLE ARCHIVE
Feature Articles
A New Standard for Roughing in Moldmaking
A look at how to use modern toolholding technology with assurance that the cutting tool will not pull-out and how to increase feeds and speeds during heavy roughing.
How to Reduce EDM Setup from Hours to MinutesThe right software helps automate EDM setup and avoid EDM programming errors.
Advanced Prototyping for Threaded PartsA look at a modular tooling standard designed to help cost effectively develop caps and closures to be either stripped out of the mold or use a collapsible core.
2012 Leadtime Leader Awards: M&M Tool and Mold: Niche Manufacturing Sustains ProfitabilitySurviving and thriving through an acquisition during a recession with an emphasis on lean principles and automation lands this former Leadtime Leader winner the MoldMaking Technology 2012 Leadtime Leader Award: Honorable Mention.
2012 Leadtime Leader Awards: Industrial Molds Group: Thinking Outside of the BoxExtensive investment in equipment, technology and its employees coupled with an innovative approach to its mold manufacturing process has earned this mold manufacturer the MoldMaking Technology 2012 Leadtime Leader Award.
How to Deal with Graphite Dust, Part 1A review of the characteristics and considerations when handling graphite dust.
Five Principles that Drive Mold Maintenance EfficiencyIndividuals from companies that have embraced systemized mold maintenance share their stories.
Roush Manufacturing: Fueling GrowthAn in-depth look at the operations, core competencies, and business strategies of Roush Manufacturing.
Standardizing Short- and Long-Run ProductionNew hot sprue bushing technology makes it possible to replicate the full hot runner system for low-volume production.
Cutting Tool Refinements Improve Production Levels, Tool Life and Tooling CostsA roundtable of cutting tool technology suppliers give their input on common cutting tool challenges, trends and solutions for today’s mold manufacturers.
Selecting a Valve Gate Hot RunnerA look at valve gate plate actuation technology for consistent part filling, excellent gate quality and close nozzle spacing.
Case Study
Laser Welding Increases Capabilities, Improves Surface Quality
“The finishes are consistent and meet the requirements of our customers. They want less labor and expenses for clean-up and revenue as well as the ability to save certain parts that would normally have to be replaced due to heat transfer.”
CAD/CAM Package Tackles Complex Surfaces/Shapes Accurately while Maintaining Quality“We don’t just design a part, we manufacture it, so it is important to us to take it all the way through the process with the same software.”
NC Simulation Software Verifies Machining Paths—A Critical Step in the Build Process“VERICUT facilitates our goal of eliminating the need for rework (welding, for example)—improving quality and repeatability, and saving MGS and our customers time and money.”
Tip of the Month
Calculating the Benefits of Standard Slides
Design flexibility, time savings, engineering support and design assistance are great benefits to moldmakers from standard components.
Product Focus
3D CAD for Engineering, Mechanical Design and Manufacturing; Booth 208
SpaceClaim Engineer 2012.
Hard Surface Coating for Maximum Precision and Quality in Moldmaking; Booth 622PACVD (Plasma Assisted Chemical Vapour Deposition) coatings.
CAD Simulation SoftwareNew multiphysics simulation product: KeyCreator Analysis.
High Strength Mold Alloys; Booth 702MoldMAX®, MoldMAX XL®, MoldMAX SC and MoldMAX V® for full core and cavity, core pins and hot runner components.
Advanced Sequential Control Performance For Automotive Molding; Booth 431SoftGate® hot runner valve pin velocity control.
Vertical Machining Center with Advanced Machining Software; Booth 117Vesta 1000
Multi-Faceted Organization Offers Moldmaking, Molding, Design, Prototyping and ManufacturingUnique approach to moldmaking.
High-End CAD/CAM with Knowledge-Based Planning and ManufacturingTebis Version 3.5.
Molds with Extremely Complex GeometriesWater Outlet assembly by moldmaker.
Hybrid Tooling; Booth 430JMMS engineers hybrid tooling to optimize manufacturing.
Specialty Aluminum Products; Booth 427Duramold-2 / Duramold-5 / Duramold-7.
Engineered Coatings and Finishes: Annual Official Small Business of NASCAR; Booth 213A recent small business finalist in the annual Official Small Business of NASCAR sweepstakes, Bales Mold Service will be sharing its story and highlighting its full-service polishing and plating operations, which serve customers across the U.S. and worldwide at amerimold.
Highly Complex, Multi-Cavity Tooling; Booth 434Moldmaker pushing the limits.
Ultrasonic Mold CleaningMold cleaning.
Mold Base Line; Booth 210TOOLOX 44.
Vertical Machining CentersFamily of DNM vertical machining centers combine speed and economy with metal-cutting power.
System and Standard Initiations for OEMs and Contract Manufacturers; Booth 607CVe Monitor.
CounterView Mold Monitor; Booth 307Mold maintenance tool.
Toolholders that Prevent “Pull-out” of Cutting Tools; Booth 611Safe-Lock toolholders.
Association Representing Moldmakers; Booth 432Not for profit association representing the Mold, Tool and Die Industry in Canada.
Solid Carbide Ball Nose End Mills for Hard Milling; Booth 432Die Mold series.
Aluminum Mold Plate; Booth 221The "lighter side" of mold products.
From The Editor
2012 Leadtime Leader Award Winners Announced at amerimold
In the Awards tenth year, we honor two outstanding mold manufacturers.
Mold Business Index
Uptrend Extended
Total Mold Business Index for April 2012: 54.3
Profile
The Canadian Association of Moldmakers: Sharing Experiences to Educate Industry
“Business concerns are expressed on a wide variety of topics to ensure the most ideal business climate. As the voice representing moldmakers, as well as the business community, the Association has a respected reputation at the Federal and Provincial level of government. We have an impressive record of successfully translating our ideas into action.”
New Business Opportunities
Inspection Services Help Moldmaker Push the Envelope
“As technology moves forward, to be able to design and produce these parts you must be able to prove to the customer, through your inspection results, that they will work.”
Your Business
Estate Tax Planning: The Time Is Now
Another benefit of executing an estate tax/business succession plan, which is often overlooked, is the level of asset protection it can provide.
End Market Report
Computers/Electronics and Medical
Computers/Electronics Industries in Early Recovery and Medical Equipment Output Accelerates
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